Year of The Fire Pig 4705
February 18, 2007 – February 6, 2008
Chinese Astrology
People often wonder why the date for Chinese New Year changes each year. The Chinese calendar is a lunar calendar, based on a 60-year cycle that is represented by the 12 zodiac animals and five elements Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice (all months begin with a new moon). In 2007 Chinese New Years falls on February 17th and is represented by the Fire Pig (a Pig year and the element Fire).
Pig
Feng Shui energies also change from year to year. Thus, it is important to be aware of where auspicious and inauspicious energies move at the beginning of each year. To that end, if ‘negative’ energy moves into an important location in our home or office, we need to mitigate the situation. In the Year of the Pig, the inauspicious energy called ‘Five Yellow’ or the number 5 in the ‘Flying Star’ system – symbolizing obstacles and misfortune, arrives in the Northeast. If your office, bedroom, or entrance is in the Northeast, a metal object or wind chime will help to deplete the ‘5’ which is an earth number and metal weakens earth.
Another traditional suggestion is to ‘Clean House’ – before the New Year arrives. The Chinese consider it very important to give the house a thorough cleaning. It is as if you are sweeping away any bad luck that may have accumulated over the past year. Yet, don’t clean for the first few days of the New Year – if you do, you risk sweeping away your good luck!
In the Chinese culture, the word “year” is ‘nian’ which is also the word for a type of animal, which in folklore could hurt or kill a human being. It is thought, when one is lucky enough to be alive for another New Year celebration, it is good luck to give Red Envelopes with money inside, especially to children. Red symbolizes protection against evil or inauspicious Chi.
Other Astrology Signs
Monkeys and Snakes are in direct conflict with the Pig and have a more challenging year. It can also be difficult when you are in your own year, as is the case for the Pig this year. It is very beneficial for these signs, as well as others, to carry a small Tiger with them at all times (i.e. 3″ carved jade Tiger) as the Tiger is the best friend of the Pig. These can be gotten in Chinatown or if you prefer contact me and I can send you one.
Each of the twelve animals will have their own fate in this Year of the Pig. In general, it is predicted that there will be more international conflicts and disharmony. Fire is the symbol of the financial market, which will be strong in the first half of the year and then drop off somewhat in August. Professor Lin Yun Grand Master of the Black Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhist Feng Shui, suggests that gold will rise in price and the value of the Euro will soar while the dollar will hold steady. He also recommends stocks in the biochemical, pharmaceutical, medical and information technology industries. But to avoid stocks companies involved in metals, construction, fashion, publishing, and beverages.
To help insure your Good Fortunes this year and for insight into your own astrology as well as specific feng shui recommendations for preparing your home or office, please contact me.
‘Gung Hey Fat Choy’
(Wishing You Prosperity), Judith Wendell